A heated discussion on 'Race, Gender & the Blues'

[Ricky Stevens]

Here's a sample from the most popular country singer of the pre-war era.   His music was played on most radio stations in the south.  His records were sold in large numbers in the same area.
Of course, I don't hear any of this influence in any blues record ever made.

http://youtu.be/qEIBmGZxAhg

Ricky Stevens 

Arkabutla, Mississippi


                                          
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